Origins of The PORTUGUESE

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Complete documentary covering the genetic and historical origins of the Portuguese, from the Paleolithic to the Reconquest. Using the latest genetic studies combined with classical history a holistic picture of the Portuguese population and is characteristics during different time periods is explained. To get a copy of "Heroes of Tara" mentioned in this video, please visit: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/498168/heroes-of-tara-player-s-guide Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Stone Age Portugal 03:38 - Copper Age Portugal & the Maritime Beaker Culture 06:38 - The Proto-Indo-European Bell Beakers arrive 12:36 - Early to Middle Bronze Age Portugal 16:15 - Late Bronze Age & the Proto-Celts 21:57 - Iron Age Portugal 34:00 - The Roman Period 40:54 - The Migration Period (Vandals, Alans, Suebi) 46:12 - Visigothic Rule 52:52 - Downfall of the Visigoths 57:55 - Islamic Period Population Movements 59:27 - The Reconquest & the origins of the Portuguese state 1:05:18 - Crusaders and Victory 1:08:12 - Expulsions and Resettlement - The Modern Portuguese To support the channel and get ad-free videos, extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Become a channel member for unique comments You can also send me a SUPER THANKS OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://paypal.me/FortressofLug?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can find me on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FortressLugh Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FortressofLugh Website www.fortressoflugh.com Map for cover art https://www.etsy.com/listing/741630991/europe-map-lord-of-the-ring-style Portuguese genetic study https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.09.12.612544v1 Some music used in this video is composed by Adrian von Ziegler